Rascal Fishing Charters tag and release Marlin

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Rascal catches 2 Mahi Mahi

Rascal had an 8 hour scheduled and there were 3 spots left, so I got to go out with them last Friday. Around 10:20 all of a sudden 2 lines went zinging, the sound every fisherman loves to hear! We caught a 16# and 20# Mahi Mahi (Dorado to you mainlanders). This time we went out to the HS buoy, then around the backside of Kahoolawe, going all the way around. We didn't catch the fish at the buoys however, we caught them on the way out, several miles south of Molokini.

Fishing can be quite exciting and while waiting for the Fish to bite, the views are incredible and you never know what you will see in terms of False Killer Whales, Dolphins etc.




OK, now check out the Video of the Escaping Mahi. It was in the fish bag, however not zipped up, as they were bringing in a 2nd Mahi. I chose not to put this one on our FaceBook page as it's a bit bloody.....

Rascal Fishing Charters

Fish policy for 'shared' charters

A captain/crewmember with Rascal Fishing Charters, Jack fillets up a Mahi Mahi for a customer. Most fishing boats now days will cut at up at least 1 fish for customers to cook at their Condo, regardless of who caught the fish-everyone gets to take home part of the catch.


There is 1 fishing company that will give the angler who caught the fish, the actual whole fish, to keep. However if you would like to have a crew member fillet the fish for you, they charge a certain price per pound. (aprox. 2.50 #)
For some, like the locals who live on Maui, or those only interested in the Sport of Fishing only, this can be a good thing; others who really want fish to cook for dinner may choose a different fishing outfit instead. Call 1-888-841-9155 toll free for free information and tips for choosing the right fishing boat for you.


A Happy customer has 'plenty fish' to cook up for Dinner.

Pacific Blue Marlin: the Ultimate Trophy Fish

Hawaiian Name: A'u

The Pacific Blue Marlin is at the top of it's food chain, and is the largest, most beautiful, and one of the most powerful fish in the Ocean!

The males rarely get over 300 pounds, while the female is your trophy fish, coming in at up to 1,800 pounds! They feed primarily on tunas and other palagic fish. Pacific Blue Marlin can be caught year round, however the summer months of June, July and August are the best fishing for Blue Marlin.

The thrill of hooking up to one of these huge beasts is the hope of every fisherman and is one of the things that keeps us all going out as often as we can. Pacific Blue Marlin can put up a great fight! Jumping in and out of the water, with lots of surface action, bringing in one of these monsters can take several hours. If you get a boat that likes to live bait, the Aku is a favorite with fishermen. They say where there’s Aku, there’s usually Marlin. Once you Rig your fresh caught Aku, the boats troll at slow speeds just outside the school creating the disturbance and fear that predators (Marlin) sense so well.

One 589 pound Marlin we know of took just over 6 hours to bring in! Since this particular Marlin was caught on Rascal Fishing charters during a tournament, that means she was a big money fish! Only the angler who hooked up to her was allowed to touch the pole and he had to bring her up and in, all alone. For 6 hours he fought to bring her in, knowing he couldn't just let go, because then the whole crew losses out on the tournament money, not to mention the fame and fun that goes with winning a big Fishing Tournament. (Good Job Dave!)

Blue Marlin are typically caught around Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii, trolling with artificial lures and live bait. Most fishing vessels encourage a catch and release program on Marlin if possible.

Captain Kevin, the owner of Rascal Fishing charters (out of Maalaea Harbor, Maui) sent me over this 90 second video of a Blue Marlin as they bring it up to the boat. Captain JJ is intent on bringing this big marlin close to the boat so he can release it.